Prior to the Ulysses 1994XF04 planetfall, the Estovakian Air Force originally operated solely for national defense. Following the impacts, Estovakia fell into ruin and a civil war soon broke out. After the civil war, the government came under a military dictatorship, and The Generals later declared war on Emmeria. Throughout the Emmeria-Estovakia War, the Estovakian Air Force—especially its elite Strigon Team—played a key role in securing multiple victories. Despite their initial successes, they were not able to stop the Emmerian counterattack. (http://acecombat.wikia.com) - to read more